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MD53 MGY

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 MGY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 94,651 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated/hazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,960 miles

Low hand brake efforts both sides rear

all shocker covers split and insecure

brake pipes and fuel pipes to rear starting to corrode

undertrays fitted @ front and rear, rear slightly insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2023 81,005 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 80,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,438 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,368 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 59,642 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 59,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,096 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,341 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 34,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 27,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 27,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,297 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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MD53 MGY is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD53 MGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MD53 MGY registered?

MD53 MGY is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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The MOT history for MD53 MGY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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